Weekly Fire Code Review

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• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Project No. and Name:

Campus Fire Prevention Program Manager:

Contractor Fire Prevention Program Superindendent:

Code Enforcement Official (CEO):

• **All bracketed references are from NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguard Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, unless otherwise noted. This is not a complete list of requirements.**

1. Temporary Separation Walls {8.6.2}:

• Is there adequate separation between the work area and the rest of the building? (One hour separation walls and 45 minute opening protectives are often required by 8.6.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Temporary Enclosures {4.3.1}:

• Are all panels, tarps, plastic sheeting, etc. flame retardant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Partially Occupied Buildings {NYS Fire Code Chapter 14}:

• Is egress from the occupied area compromised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will fire alarm and/or detection systems in occupied area be temporarily impaired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all impairments/restrictions been approved by the campus fire prevention program superintendent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Fire Extinguishers {4.3.4}:

• Are appropriate fire extinguishers readily available, with a maximum travel distance of 50 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Internal Combustion Devices {4.4.1}:

• Are all internal combustion devices exhausted outside, with at least 9 inches between exhaust and combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is refueling only done on cool engines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Temporary Heating {5.2}:

• Is temporary heating equipment listed and used according to the manufacturer's requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Hot Work Programs {5.1}:

• Is there a current permit for ongoing operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the precautions required by the permit in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a dedicated fire watch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire watch extend after the completion for work? (e.g., usually minimum of 30 mins in general or 2 hrs for roofs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Waste {5.4}:

• Are accumulations of waste materials, dust, and debris removed at the end of each shift (or more frequently as needed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials subject to spontaneous ignition (e.g., oily rags) stored in listed disposal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Trash Chutes {5.4}:

• Are trash chutes non-combustible, or provided with sprinkler protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Flammable/Combustible Liquids {5.5}:

• Are flammable/combustible liquids in proper containers and is there less than a total of 60 gallons inside and within 50 feet of the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Compressed Gases {NYS Fire Code Chapter 30}:

• Are compressed gases properly stored and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Electrical {6.1}:

• Are electrical cords rated and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all branch circuits originate in approved power outlets or panel boards with over-current protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all circuits grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Lighting {6.1.3}:

• Do all temporary lights have guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lights only suspended by their cords when designated to be so suspended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they fastened securely, if necessary, to prevent ignition of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Fire Safety Plan {7.1}:

• Has a fire safety plan been established and has a Fire Prevention Program Superintendent been designated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. Fire Alarms {7.4}:

• Is there a readily available pull box for fire alarms? If a telephone is used, are instructions clearly posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. Command Post/Evac Area {7.5}:

• Is there a designated command post provided with plans, emergency info, keys, communication, and other equipment as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear post-evacuation muster location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. Fire Access {7.5}:

• Are pre-approved fire department access routes being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear access to hydrants, standpipe and fire department connections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. Standpipes {7.6, 8.7.4}:

• Are standpipes ready for use, and remain within one floor of the top level during construction/demolition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. Egress {7.8}:

• Is the means of egress acceptable (e.g. properly marked, clear, safe, lighted)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20. Sprinkler {8.7.3}:

• Is the sprinkler in place as soon as practicable following construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sprinkler valves checked at the end of each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21. Fire Cutoffs {8.6.1}:

• Are fire walls and exit stairwells, where required for complete building, given construction priority for installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors installed as soon as practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22. Stairs {7.5.6}:

• Is stairwell provided for buildings more than four stories?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stairwell extended upward as each floor is installed in new construction and maintained for each floor still remaining in demolition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it lighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it enclosed when the building exterior walls are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage provided indicating floor level, stair designation, and exit path directions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers provided at each floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23. Impairments to fire protection systems or fire alarm, detection or communication systems {7.2.4}:

• Are temporary impairments of all fire protection devices and alarm/detection systems immediately removed upon completion of work in the area and at the end if each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an impairment coordinator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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